THERE were touching scenes at one Limerick primary school yesterday when four children enjoyed a very special reunion on their first day of school.

THE level of hygiene at a maternity hospital in Limerick has deteriorated substantially since last year, according to an independent audit.

Many patients and relatives have major concerns about inadequate staff levels at Ireland's leading hospitals, according to Irishhealth.com.

MORE women in Ireland are opting for newer, long-acting contraception instead of female sterilisation, a study has shown.